No. 1 in the medal table

Nations · USA

United States

North America

Athletes listed: 203,368
World records: 18 current
First medal: 1896
Different medallists: 1,037

Medals

Total2,306

Gold1,186

Silver652

Bronze468

Competition	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
Olympic Games	557	314	230	1,101
World Championships	423	200	129	752
World Indoor Championships	206	138	109	453
Total	1,186	652	468	2,306

Strongest disciplines

Share of medals by event group

Sprint

28 %

Jumps

23 %

Hurdles

18 %

Throws

14 %

Middle Distance

9 %

Combined Events

5 %

Long Distance

3 %

Race Walking

0 %

Medals tied to an event: 1,457. Without an assigned event (not counted): 849.

Season leaders

RankAthleteBreakdownCareerTotal

01Allyson Felix200 m · 400 m22 gold6 silver4 bronze2004–202232 02Carl Lewis100 m · 200 m17 gold2 silver1 bronze1983–199620 03Gail Devers100 m · 100 m Hurdles12 gold5 silver0 bronze1991–200417 04Justin Gatlin100 m · 200 m7 gold8 silver2 bronze2003–201917 05Jearl Miles-Clark400 m · 400 m Short Track7 gold5 silver5 bronze1991–200317 06LaShawn Merritt400 m12 gold3 silver1 bronze2005–201616 07Noah Lyles100 m · 200 m9 gold3 silver3 bronze2019–202515 08Sanya Richards-Ross400 m · 400 m Short Track10 gold3 silver1 bronze2003–201514 09Gwen Torrence100 m · 200 m6 gold6 silver2 bronze1989–199614 10Natasha Hastings400 m Short Track10 gold2 silver1 bronze2007–201713

MenRecords: 55 · World records: 8

DisciplineMarkHolderVenueYear

100 m10.08Austin KresleyAlfonso Galvis Duque Stadium, Medellín (COL)2026

200 m19.31Noah LylesHayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)2022

400 m43.18Michael JohnsonLa Cartuja, Sevilla (ESP)1999

800 m1:41.67Bryce HoppelStade de France, Paris (FRA)2024

1500 m3:26.34Bernard LagatBruxelles (BEL)2001

Mile3:43.97Yared NuguseHayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)2023

3000 mindoor7:22.91Grant FisherArmory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)2025

5000 m14:08.09Jon Byron RankinLos Angeles, CA (USA)2011

5000 mindoor12:44.09Grant FisherBoston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)2025

10 000 m26:33.84Grant FisherJSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA (USA)2022

Marathon2:04:43Conner MantzChicago, IL (USA)2025

110 m hurdles12.75Ja'Kobe TharpHayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)2026

400 m hurdles46.17Rai BenjaminNational Stadium, Tokyo (JPN)2021

3000 m steeplechase8:00.45Evan JagerStade de France, Paris-St-Denis (FRA)2015

High Jumpindoor2.40Hollis ConwayPalacio de los Deportes, Sevilla (ESP) (i)1991

Pole Vault6.07KC Kc LightfootVanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN (USA)2023

Long Jump8.95WRMike PowellNational Stadium, Tokyo (JPN)1991

Triple Jump18.21Christian TaylorNational Stadium, Beijing (CHN)2015

Shot Put23.56WRRyan CrouserDrake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA)2023

Discus Throw72.45Sam MattisMillican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK (USA)2026

Javelin Throw91.29Breaux GreerIndianapolis, IN (USA)2007

Hammer Throw83.16Rudy WinklerHayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)2025

Decathlon9045Ashton EatonNational Stadium, Beijing (CHN)2015

20 km race walk1:22:02Tim SeamanCopenhagen (DEN)2004

35 km race walk2:36:47Nick ChristieWeinauparkstadion, Zittau (GER)2024

50 km Race Walk3:48:04Curt ClausenMézidon-Canon (FRA)1999

10 Kilometres Road27:26Conner Mantz1000 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME (USA)2025

10 Miles Road45:15Alex MaierWashington, DC (USA)2025

1000 Metres2:13.9hRick WohlhuterOslo (NOR)1974

1000 Metres Short Trackindoor2:14.48Josh HoeyOtt Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i)2025

1500 Metres Short Trackindoor3:30.80Cole HockerJDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)2026

2 Miles Short Trackindoor8:03.62Grant FisherArmory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)2024

200 Metres Short Trackindoor19.95Garrett KaalundRandal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)2026

2000 Metresindoor4:48.79Hobbs KesslerThe Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i)2026

2000 Metres Short Trackindoor4:48.79Hobbs KesslerThe Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i)2026

25 Kilometres Road1:12:17Casey ClingerGrand Rapids, MI (USA)2025

25,000 Metres1:37:07.65Caitlin AshleyMeredith College, Raleigh, NC (USA)2021

300 Metres30.85Michael JohnsonPretoria (RSA)2000

300 Metres Short Trackindoor31.87Noah LylesAlbuquerque, NM (USA) (i)2017

3000 Metres Short Trackindoor7:22.91WRGrant FisherArmory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)2025

400 Metres Short Trackindoor44.52Michael NormanCollege Station, TX (USA) (i)2018

5 Kilometres Road13:20Ben TrueBoston, MA (USA)2017

50 Metresindoor5.56Maurice GreeneLos Angeles, CA (USA) (i)1999

50 Metres Hurdlesindoor6.30Grant HollowayArena Stade Couvert, Liévin (FRA) (i)2025

500 Metres Short Trackindoor59.87Brian HerronNorton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i)2022

5000 Metres Short Trackindoor12:44.09WRGrant FisherBoston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)2025

60 mindoor6.34WRChristian ColemanAlbuquerque, NM (USA) (i)2018

60 m hurdlesindoor7.27WRGrant HollowayConvention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)2024

600 Metres Short Trackindoor1:12.84Josh HoeyBoston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)2025

800 Metres Short Trackindoor1:42.50WRJosh HoeyThe Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i)2026

Distance Medley Short Track9:14.58Henry WynneHayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)2024

Distance Medley Short Trackindoor9:16.10Marco LangonOtt Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i)2026

Half Marathon Race Walk1:28:35Nick ChristieKolonáda, Poděbrady (CZE)2026

Heptathlon Short Trackindoor6645WRAshton EatonAtaköy Arena, Istanbul (TUR) (i)2012

Mile Short Trackindoor3:45.94Cole HockerJDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)2026

WomenRecords: 57 · World records: 5

DisciplineMarkHolderVenueYear

100 m10.49WRFlorence Griffith JoynerIndianapolis, IN (USA)1988

200 m21.34WRFlorence Griffith JoynerOlympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)1988

400 m47.78Sydney Mclaughlin-LevroneNational Stadium, Tokyo (JPN)2025

800 m1:54.97Athing MuHayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)2023

1500 m3:54.99Shelby HoulihanKhalifa International Stadium, Doha (QAT)2019

Mile4:16.32Sinclaire JohnsonOlympic Stadium, London (GBR)2025

3000 mindoor8:20.87Elle St. PierreGlasgow Arena, Glasgow (GBR) (i)2024

5000 m14:19.45Alicia MonsonOlympic Stadium, London (GBR)2023

10 000 m30:03.82Alicia MonsonJSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA (USA)2023

Half Marathon1:06:04Weini Kelati FrezghiBarcelona (ESP)2026

Marathon2:18:29Emily SissonChicago, IL (USA)2022

100 m hurdles12.14Masai RussellEgret Stadium, Xiamen (CHN)2026

400 m hurdles50.37WRSydney Mclaughlin-LevroneStade de France, Paris (FRA)2024

3000 m steeplechase8:57.77Courtney FrerichsHayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)2021

High Jump2.05Chaunte LoweDrake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA)2010

Pole Vault3.88Noreen HussainHayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)2025

Pole Vaultindoor5.03Jennifer SuhrBrockport, NY (USA) (i)2016

Long Jump7.49Jackie Joyner-KerseeNew York, NY (USA)1994

Triple Jump13.52Decontee Kaye2007

Triple Jumpindoor15.12Jasmine MooreConvention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)2023

Shot Put20.95Chase JacksonIron Wood Throwers Center, Rathdrum, ID (USA)2025

Shot Putindoor18.50Jessica OjiArmory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)2026

Discus Throw73.52Valarie AllmanMillican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK (USA)2025

Javelin Throw68.11Kara WingerBoudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL)2022

Hammer Throw80.31DeAnna PriceHayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)2021

Decathlon8246Jordan EggerthCollege of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA (USA)2021

Heptathlon7291WRJackie Joyner-KerseeOlympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)1988

20 km race walk1:30:49Maria Michta-CoffeyTaicang (CHN)2014

35 km race walk2:49:29Robyn StevensDudince (SVK)2022

50 km Race Walk4:21:51Katie BurnettOlympic Stadium, London (GBR)2017

10 Miles Road49:53Taylor RoeWashington, DC (USA)2025

10,000 Metres Short Track44:41.87Michelle RohlSt. Petersburg (RUS)1994

1000 Metres2:30.71Addison WileyStade Louis II, Monaco (MON)2025

1000 Metres Short Trackindoor2:34.19Jennifer ToomeyNational Indoor Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i)2004

15,000 Metres50:07.82Molly HuddleBishop Feehan High School, Attleboro, MA (USA)2020

1500 Metres Short Trackindoor3:59.33Elle St. PierreBoston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)2026

2 Miles Short Trackindoor9:09.70Alicia MonsonArmory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)2024

20,000 Metres1:18:33.25Nikki LongMeredith College, Raleigh, NC (USA)2021

200 Metres Short Trackindoor22.09Abby SteinerGilliam Indoor Track, College Station, TX (USA) (i)2022

2000 Metres5:28.78Cory Ann McgeeStade Louis II, Monaco (MON)2024

300 Metres Short Trackindoor35.54Abby SteinerArmory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)2023

3000 Metres Short Trackindoor8:20.87Elle St. PierreGlasgow Arena, Glasgow (GBR) (i)2024

400 Metres Short Trackindoor49.24Isabella WhittakerVirginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i)2025

5 Kilometres Road14:50Molly HuddleBoston, MA (USA)2015

50 Kilometres Road2:59:54WRDesiree DavilaDorena Lake, Oregon (USA)2021

50 Metresindoor6.02Gail DeversLiévin (FRA) (i)1999

50 Metres Hurdlesindoor6.67Jackie Joyner-KerseeReno, NV (USA) (i)1995

500 Metres Short Trackindoor1:07.34Courtney OkoloNew York, NY (USA) (i)2017

5000 Metres Short Trackindoor14:33.17Elise CrannyBoston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)2022

60 mindoor6.94Aleia HobbsConvention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)2023

60 m hurdlesindoor7.67Tia JonesConvention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)2024

800 Metres Short Trackindoor1:57.97Roisin WillisBoston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)2026

Half Marathon Race Walk1:36:04Lauren HarrisKolonáda, Poděbrady (CZE)2026

Mile Road4:21.66Sinclaire JohnsonHonolulu, HI (USA)2025

Mile Short Trackindoor4:16.41Elle St. PierreArmory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)2024

One Hour17930Molly HuddleBishop Feehan High School, Attleboro, MA (USA)2020

Pentathlon Short Trackindoor5004Anna HallConvention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)2023

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